1988 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 355 kg more than 1988 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |